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Gaseous Helium (Bulk) Type I, Grade A

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SPE601-19-R-0336Federal

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The contract seeks the delivery of Gaseous Helium, Type I, Grade A, in bulk quantities on an f.o.b. origin basis, supporting multiple contractors including Innovative Engineering Solutions, Sierra Nevada Corp., Jansen Aircraft Systems Controls, and Reaction Engines Inc. The supplier is required to provide all necessary product, supplies, management, tools, equipment, and labor to deliver the helium into government-provided compressed gas tube-bank trailers and ISO tube module containers. The estimated total quantity for the Bureau of Land Management's requirements is approximately 3,920 mc, with a performance period from December 16, 2019, through March 31, 2023. The contract is intended to be a fixed price with economic price adjustment Indefinite Delivery Requirements type arrangement governed by FAR Part 12 commercial acquisition procedures. This procurement targets Federal Helium Suppliers holding in-kind crude helium sales contracts with the Bureau of Land Management. Award determination will follow a Best Value Source Selection Process, specifically the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, factoring in both price and technical acceptability. The solicitation was released around early August 2019, with proposals due by early September 2019, and is accessible via the FedBizOps (now SAM.gov) platform. Interested parties are required to submit complete and signed proposals, with opportunities for questions and clarifications available through designated contracting personnel. The procurement encourages submissions from all responsible sources and provides contact details for small business support and contracting officers.

General Info

Supply of bulk Type I Grade A gaseous helium to multiple contractors, fixed price, December 2019-March 2023.

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NAICS

325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

Place of Performance

CONUS, USA

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedJul 30

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Paul G. ClayContract Specialist

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Stephanie FaulknerContract Officer

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Full Description

The DLA Energy/Aerospace Energy intends to solicit the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requirements under FAR 6.302-5(a)(2) procedures. This requirement is for the delivery of Gaseous Helium, Type I, Grade A, NSN 9135-00-890-2011, MIL-PRF-27407D, dated 01 August 2014 on an f.o.b. origin basis in support of Innovative Engineering Solutions, Sierra Nevada Corp., Jansen Aircraft Systems Controls, and Reaction Engines Inc.. The Contractor shall provide all product, supplies, management, tools, equipment and labor necessary for delivery of gaseous helium f.o.b. origin into Government-provided compressed gas tube-bank trailers and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) tube module containers. Total estimated quantities are 3,920 mc for BLM requirements. Anticipated period of performance is 16 December 2019 through 31 March 2023. This procurement will be used to establish a Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) Indefinite Delivery Requirements type contract(s) using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Commercial Acquisition Procedures. This requirement is for Federal Helium Suppliers that have an in-kind crude helium sales contract with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Award will be made to the Offeror(s) determined to be the Best Value to the Government, price and other factors considered, using the Best Value Source Selection Process. Specifically, the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process will be utilized in accordance with FAR 15.101-2. . Subject solicitation will be issued on or about 5 August 2019 and posted on the FedBizOps website at: www.fbo.gov with a close date of 9 September 2019. If you do not have internet access, a hard copy of the solicitation may be requested. Only written or emailed requests for solicitation received directly from the requestor are acceptable. Mail requests to Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Aerospace Energy, 1014 Billy Mitchell Blvd, Building 1621, San Antonio, TX 78226-1849. ATTN: Paul G. Clay or Stephanie M. Faulkner. Potential offerors should contact the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist identified above at Stephanie.Faulkner@dla.mil and Paul.Clay@dla.mil, for additional information and/or to communicate concerns. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency. If you intend to submit an offer, you are required to complete, sign, and return the entire solicitation package. For questions regarding Small Business or Small Disadvantaged Business Affairs, contact Mr. Greg Thevenin of the DLA Energy Small Business Office at 1-800-526-2601 or 703-767-9400.